Walking for persons with disabilities

In the Arboretum of Groenendael, a special walking path has been laid out for the blind and visually impaired, including signs in Braille.

Walking with the dog

On this map, you will find the dog zones within the Sonian Forest. Dogs are allowed to run freely within the demarcated zones. In the dog zones, the pet owners are always responsible for their own dogs. In the rest of the Sonian Forest, dogs must always remain on the leash.

Nordic walking

You have already probably seen them in the forest: the walkers with two poles (ski poles), like lost skiers looking for the snow. Nordic walking blew over from Finland. The sport originated there in the 1930s as a form of summer training for Finnish top skiers. Nordic walkers use more of their entire body and improve their physical condition. They make gains in strength, flexibility and coordination, without overloading the joints.

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Walking maps and walking routes

Find your way in the Sonian Forest with these walking maps and walking routes:

The map with the main recreational routes in the Sonian Forest is available free-of-charge in the info points in and around the Sonian Forest.

« Itinéraires en Forêt de Soignes et dans ses alentours » (Routes through the Sonian Forest and its Surroundings): in five walking and cycling routes, this guide leads you through the Sonian Forest. Published by the Royal Belgian Geographical Society (Société Royale Belge de Géographie (SRBG)). Order these guides via www.srbg.be.